Information about the Latvian Health system and insurance system.

Latvia's healthcare system is generally at a good level. Access to health services is easy throughout the country and the rate of public use of health services is quite high. Health services are provided through a state-financed system. In Latvia, citizens and permanent residence permit holders can benefit from health services free of charge. These people can receive health care from state-funded public health institutions. There are also private hospitals and clinics, but these services are usually supported by insurance. Health insurance is not compulsory in Latvia, but citizens and permanent residents pay health insurance premiums under the state-provided social insurance system. These premiums are used to finance government health services. Additionally, most employees in Latvia are provided with private health insurance by their employers, with health insurance premiums paid. This private health insurance offers citizens and permanent residents a wider range of healthcare services. The healthcare system in Latvia is generally at a good level. Access to health services is easy and the rate of public use of health services is high. However, there may be long waiting times in some specialties. Therefore, people with private health insurance can receive priority service. As a result, Latvia's healthcare system provides healthcare services through a state-funded system. Although health insurance is not mandatory, most people have access to a wider range of healthcare services with private health insurance provided by their employers.